听力原文： U. N. Secretary General Kofi Annan has lashed out ..

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听力原文： U. N. Secretary General Kofi Annan has lashed out at critics of the world body's

role in the Iraq oil-for food program, describing some of the charges as outrageous and exaggerated. Mr. Annan categorically rejected allegations that his son may have been involved in any illegal activities.

Asked Wednesday about the effect of the oil-for-food scandal on the world body's reputation, the secretary general rose immediately to the defense of his son. Kojo 3renan worked in the mid-90s for Cotecna, a Swiss- based company chosen to monitor what Iraq was importing under the humanitarian program.

Speaking at a news conference, Mr. Annan said there is nothing to the accusations that his son somehow benefited illegally from oil-for-food contracts. "He joined the company even before I became secretary general, as a 22-year old, as a trainee in Geneva and then he was assigned to work for them in West Africa, mainly in Nigeria and Ghana," he said. "Neither he nor I had anything to do with contracts for Cotecna. That was done in strict accordance with U. N. rules and financial regulations."

What's Kofi Annan's attitude towards the criticism of U. N.'s role in the Iraq oil-for-food program？

A．Angry.

B．Apologetic.

C．Surprised.

D．Indifferent.

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听力原文： U. N. Security Council envoys pushing for an end to the Democratic Republic of C

ongo's almost three-year-old war are praising Congolese President Joseph Kabila for taking steps to resolve tile conflict.

Delegation chief Jean-David Levitte of France spoke to reporters after talks with the president Friday in Kinshasa. He said Mr. Kabila impressed the 12-member U. N. team with his statements and his answers to their questions.

Ambassador Levitte also said Mr. Kabila's decision Thursday to end a ban on political parties will help set up a national dialogue between Congolese political forces as called for in the Lusakn peace accords.

Mr. Kabila became head of state in January, following the assassination of his father, then-President Lnurent Kabila.

Following the Kinshasa talks, the U. N. delegation left for Luanda for talks with Angolan President Jose Edunrdo Dos Santos, who has given military backing to the Congolese government.

Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi back the Congolese rebels while Namibia and Zimbabwe have joined Angola in supporting the Kinshasa government.

On Thursday, the U. N. delegation was in South Africa for talks on the wars in Congo and Burundi.

Who has taken steps to resolve the conflict？

A．U, N, Secretary Council Envoys,

B．President Joseph Kabila,

C．Jean-David Levitte.

D．President Jose Eduardo Dos Santo.

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听力原文： U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and U.S.Defense Secretary Robert Gates

听力原文： U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates are to brief President Bush today on their trips this week to the Middle East. The meeting will take place at the President's retreat outside Washington. Rice's trip to the Middle East, Germany and Britain was aimed at reviving Israeli-Ralestinian peace efforts and gaining support for the U. S. security plan for Iraq. In Kuwait, she won support from moderate Arab nations for a U.S. plan to send more troops to stabilize Iraq. Gates made a previously unannounced visit Friday to southern Iraq and met with U.S. and coalition military commanders.

Where did U. S. Secretary of State paid a visit to？

A．China.

B．Kuwait.

C．Indonesia.

D．Russia.

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听力原文： U.N. Security Council envoys pushing for an end to the Democratic Republic of Co

ngo's almost three-year - old war are praising Congolese President Joseph Kabila for taking steps to resolve the conflict.

Delegation chief Jean-David Levitte of France poke to reporters after talks with the president Friday in Kinshasa. He said Mr. Kabila impressed the 12 - member U. N. team with his statements and his answers to their questions.

Ambassador Levitte also said Mr. Kabila's decision Thursday to end a ban on political parties will help set up a national dialogue between Congolese political forces as called for in the Lusaka peace accords.

Mr. Kabila became head of state in January, following the assassination of his father, then - President Laurent Kabila.

Following the Kinshasa talks, the U. N. delegation left for Luanda for talks with Angolan President Jose Edu-ardo Dos Santos, who has given military backing to the Congolese government.

Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi back the Congolese rebels while Namibia and Zimbabwe have joined Angola in supporting the Kinshasa government.

On Thursday, the U. N. delegation was in South Africa for talks on the wars in Congo and Burundi.

Who has taken steps to resolve the conflict？

A．U.N. Secretary Council Envoys.

B．President Joseph Kabila.

C．Jean - David Levitte.

D．President Jose Eduardo Dos Santo.

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SECTION CNEWS BROADCASTDirections: In this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Lis

SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST

Directions: In this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.

听力原文： Kofi Annan nearing the end of his tenure as U. N. Secretary General urged the United States to shun its go-it-alone stance and take a leadership role in the international community.

None of our global institutions can accomplish much when the U. S. remains aloof. But when it is fully engaged, the sky is a limit.

In an address delivered at Harry Trnman's Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri, Annan waded on the current debate in the Bush administration about changing U. S. policy in Iraq.

"It is important to talk to everyone who is in a position to influence the solution, including Iran and Syria. We should make them part of the solution. We should make them responsible by pulling them in to work with the international community, and tell them what the international community expects of them. I don't think either country would want to remain isolated forever, and if you make them responsible and pull them in to work with you, I think it will be in everyone's interest. We should also not forget that getting Iraq right is not only in the interest of the U. S. and the broader international community but even more so for the countries in the region."

During his two five-year terms as U. N. leader, Annan has tangled often with the Bush administration especially over the invasion of Iraq in March 2003. Annan steps down as the U. N. Secretary General at the end of the month.

Which of the following statements about Kofi Annan is TRUE？

A．He wanted the U. S. to stay aloof in the international community.

B．He was nearing the end of his tenure.

C．He has been the U. N. leader for five years.

D．He has reached agreement with the Bush administration over the Iraq war.

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听力原文：Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will travel to the Middle East early next m

听力原文： Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will travel to the Middle East early next month. The State Department is expected to announce the trip on Friday. Miss Albright is intent on restoring serious talks between Israelis and Palestinians. The mission clues to start September 9th is taking her to Israei, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Syria. Diplomatic sources quoted by the New York Times say she will visit Damascus to meet with President Hafez al-Assad and to encourage Syria and Israel in their talks. This is the first such U. S. mission to the region since former Secretary Warren Christopher traveled there in April of 1996.

Which of the following is a place Miss Albright is NOT planning to visit？

A．Saudi Arabia.

B．Algeria.

C．Damascus.

D．Syria.

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听力原文：Secretary of State Colin Powell has spoken out against possible cuts in U. S. for

听力原文： Secretary of State Colin Powell has spoken out against possible cuts in U. S. foreign aid to Egypt and the Palestinians while the Bush administration is working for Middle East peace.

Secretary Powell appeared Tuesday before a Senate subcommittee on the foreign aid budget. Republican Senator Mitch McConnell said Egypt may not deserve a proposed $ 2 billion military and fiscal aid package because he says anti-Semitic rhetoric in government-run media is at an all-time high. Secretary Powell says Cairo is very active in the peace process and plays an important role in the region. Mr. Powell also says the Bush administration speaks out when Egyptian newspapers print what he calls inappropriate remarks.

Secretary Powell also defended proposed $ 75 million in humanitarian aid to the Palestinians in the face of Senate criticism blaming them for the violence with Israel. Mr. Powell said it is in the U. S. national interest not to cut funds to the Palestinians.

Secretary of State Colin Powell said ______.

A．Egypt may not deserve a proposed $ 2 billion military and fiscal aid package

B．US government would cut its foreign aid to Egypt and the Palestinians

C．the Bush administration is not going to work for Middle East peace

D．the Bush administration would continue its foreign aid to Egypt and the Palestinians

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听力原文： Secretary of State Colin Powell has spoken out against possible cuts in U. S. fo

reign aid to Egypt and the Palestinians while the Bush administration is working for Middle East peace.

Secretary Powell appeared Tuesday before a Senate subcommittee on the foreign aid budget. Republican Senator Mitch MeConnell said Egypt may not deserve a proposed $ 2 billion military and fiscal aid package because he says anti-Semitic rhetoric in government-run media is at an all-time high. Secretary Powell says Cairo is very active in the peace process and plays an important role in the region. Mr. Powell also says the Bush administration speaks out when Egyptian newspapers print what he calls inappropriate remarks.

Secretary Powell also defended proposed $ 75 million in humanitarian aid to the Palestinians in the face of Senate criticism blaming them for the violence with Israel. Mr. Powell said it is in the U. S. national interest not to cat funds to the Palestinians.

________ people were killed in the Israel and Palestine clashes.

A．Four

B．One

C．Five

D．200

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SECTION CNEWS BROADCASTDirections: In this section, you will hear several news items. List

SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST

Directions: In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

听力原文： U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates plans to meet with Iraqi leaders today in Baghdad. Gates is expected to urge top Iraqi officials to work harder to reconcile differences between the Shiite and Sunni communities and pass legislation on sharing oil revenues among Sunnis, Shiites and Kurds. Gates told reporters in Iraq Thursday that he realizes the legislation will be difficult to pass, but it is necessary. The U.S. Defense Secretary arrived in Iraq Thursday on an unannounced visit after stops in other countries in the region. He met with U. S. commanders in the western city of Fallujah.

The news is mainly about ______.

A．a planned meeting between American and Iraqi government officials

B．meeting between U. S. Defense Secretary and commanders

C．Iraqi oil revenue policies

D．talks between different communities of Iraq

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听力原文： The United Nations Nuclear Agency says Iran has started enriching uranium at an

underground facility. The International Atomic Energy Agency also says Iran has set up more than 1,000 centrifuges for enrichment at the plant. The IAEA made the claim in a confidential document. The enrichment process can be used to create fuel for nuclear reactors or in the creation of nuclear weapons. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says diplomatic efforts to isolate Iran for its nuclear program are working. Gates says two UN Security Council resolutions imposing sanctions on Tehran for its refusal to stop enriching uranium should be given a chance to work.

What is the news mainly about？

A．An investigation about Iran.

B．An investigation about the U. S.

C．Iran's national safety.

D．National defense of the U. S.

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听力原文：U. N. Secretary General Kofi Annan has lashed out at critics of the world body's